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Introduction

• The Mayoral Office and meeting room are located on the first floor of Havering Town Hall.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

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  • The town hall is open later when meetings are taking place..

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Romford.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Romford.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located directly in front of The Town Halls main entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking must be pre-booked with the person who they are having a meeting with or seeing.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • Hearing loops are fitted in the council chamber and committee meeting rooms.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the right immediately after entering the main entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located directly inside the entrance doors.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance using the accessible ramp that bypasses the steps.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right past reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 86cm x 134cm (2ft 10in x 4ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Outside Access (First Floor Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Outside Access (Mayoral Room)

• This information is for the entrance located off the first floor corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).

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Outside Access (Mayoral Meeting Room)

• This information is for the entrance located off the first floor corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).

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  • The Mayoral Meeting Room can also be accessed from the Mayoral Room.
  • The doors open away from you, are double width, light and 178cm wide.

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Mayoral Room and Meeting Room

• The Mayor's Room and Meeting Room is where the Mayor will hold council meetings and meet with community groups and organisations.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located at 1st floor level.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 235cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 9in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The female toilets are next to the male toilets but were not surveyed.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).